Let’s dive into some of Make Up For Ever’s orange and yellow eyeshadows! Personally, I skipped on some of the more intense, straight yellows, just because I tend not to look good in those shades (Chrome Yellow, anyone?), so I need more time to swatch and play with them in person before getting any of those.

#5 is a matte orange-coral. Smooth, pigmented, and easy to use, #5 is quickly becoming a favorite. It’s nice on the eyes, but I love it as a blush. Just be careful, because a little goes a long way, and it’s better to build up than buff out.

#10 is a shimmery, true golden yellow. This is the equivalent of Goldmine eyeshadow with a little less orange and less frostiness.

#153 is a peachy-orange shade with gold shimmer. When I saw it at IMATS, it reminded me of a deeper MAC Say Yeah eyeshadow (which was limited edition, and I also adore it!). It is definitely similar, but it is a bit more intense. I love this to highlight cheeks on top of #5. It just gives it a nice glow and softness. This also works well on the eyes, too. And if #5 is a new blush favorite, #153 is a new cheek highlighting favorite.

#102 is a matte, pale beige-y color (or off-white, if you prefer). They describe it as “eggshell,” and it’s a rather apt description. It makes for a good neutral matte highlighter when you may already have frost overkill on the eyes.

#101 is a soft, pale white-gold with pale gold shimmer. Of the shadows I’ve really worked with so far, this is one of the few that has been more disappointing. I find the pay off to be a bit glittery/chunky and not smooth like I’ve come to expect from the brand. It also seems to be the same when used in application, too. I thought I’d use it as a nice highlighter, but it doesn’t work well for that purpose either.

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These colors are super gorgeous. My faves are definitely the first 3. I, too, have been using my Dusty Coral pigment more often lately. I love that it’s matte & it just makes for a nice summer coral. #5 reminds me of it in a way.

That peach is SO pretty! I scored an Elizabeth Arden 6-shadow/1-blush makeup palette from my aunt who never uses it yesterday. I was doing her makeup after we got home (smoky plum eyes, peach cheeks and reddish rose lips) and she let me have it I LOVE it! Relevancy, you ask? Well, the blush is an exact dupe for MUFE #5 shadow, but with gold sheen.

I love these blush colors..I have been using the same Chanel Coral blush for so long and I think it’s about time to switch things up a bit! I really like #5, I bet it would look great with my skin tone. Thanks for the post